Marathon Training Academy

[powerpress] In this podcast episode we talk about why you should run the World Marathon Majors; and how to get into the Berlin, Chicago, and NYC Marathons. Plus we share a special announcement about a trip we are hosting to Dublin, Ireland! The Abbott World Marathon Majors is the most prestigious marathon series in the world, hosting over 250,000 runners per year, and millions applying for a bib....

[powerpress] Here's your guide to getting a race bib for the Tokyo, Boston, London, and Sydney Marathons! Our next episode will focus on Berlin, Chicago, and New York. The Abbott World Marathon Majors is the most prestigious marathon series in the world, hosting over 250,000 runners per year, and millions applying for a bib. Many runners in our audience are working toward their Six Star Medal (Ang...

[powerpress] In this episode we speak with Matt Fitzgerald author of the book 'How to Run the Perfect Race -Better Racing Through Better Pacing'. Matt will explain why many runners struggle with pacing in the marathon. We also take a look at the concept of "Work Rate"; and the central governor theory of fatigue versus Brehm's motivational intensity theory. [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode Joi...

In this episode we are joined by Coach Amber from MetPro to tackle nutrition questions sent in by listeners. We discuss meal timing, hydration, protein sources, menopause, how to balance performance and fat loss goals, managing cravings, fueling for an ultra, and we even dive into the current buzz around GLP1 medications. Whether you're training for a marathon or an ultra, you'll get practical nut...

In this episode we interview a long-time member of our community named Debbie Gelber who has reinvented herself through running. A self-described late bloomer to the sport, she stepped on the treadmill at age 40 with a goal of losing weight, over a decade later she’s training for her 51st marathon! Debbie Gelber is a Fine Arts Instructor at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. She is currentl...

In this episode we interview Dakotah Popehn who finished as the first American woman at the Olympic Marathon in Paris! There was a time when she couldn’t fathom running 26.2, and actually DNF’d at her debut marathon. But she didn’t give up! Listen as Dakotah shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, tips on building mental strength, and the importance of getting good sleep during training. [...

In this episode we speak with Jeff Horowitz author of the book 'Think Like a Runner -Understanding Why We Run and How to Do It Better' . Learn about the importance of "finding your why"; the difference between chronological age versus training age; and recommended training changes for older runners. Formerly an attorney, Jeff quit law to pursue his passion for endurance sports. He currently teache...